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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested an extension from the Office of Management and Budget to continue collecting certain information under Rule 19a-1, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This rule requires investment companies to inform their shareholders about the sources of dividend payments to ensure clarity and prevent confusion between income dividends and other types of distributions. It affects around 12,019 investment companies annually, creating an estimated total burden of 24,038 hours and an approximate cost of $2,892,693. The SEC is accepting public comments on this information collection request within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Depository Trust Company (DTC) has filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to introduce new fees for its Money Market Instrument Program (MMI Program). This change aims to amend the DTC Fee Schedule to add new charges for adjustments in MMI processing that require manual intervention due to errors or late reconciliation by participants. The goal is to motivate participants to input accurate data and make timely adjustments to avoid additional settlement and operational risks. The proposed fees are tiered based on the type and risk level of the required adjustment, ranging from $2,000 to $10,000 per CUSIP.

In a document published by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) proposed adding IntelligentCross as a new entrant to the Alternative Display Facility (ADF). This proposal includes modifications to IntelligentCross's ASPEN Fee/Fee matching model, updating its match priority criteria to align more closely with other trading venues. The changes aim to simplify the matching process and ensure fairer execution of trades by prioritizing orders based on price, display type, and the time of receipt. The SEC has opened the proposal for public comment to gather opinions from interested parties.

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has proposed a rule change to eliminate the cap on the fee discount provided to certain investment management entities and their eligible portfolio companies. Previously, there was a maximum limit on the discount, which created unequal fee outcomes for similar companies. By removing this cap, all qualifying companies will uniformly receive a 50% annual fee discount without a maximum limit, promoting fairness and consistency. The change is expected to have minimal impact on overall competition, as only a small percentage of companies qualify for this discount.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is requesting public comments on the necessity and impact of its collection of information through Form N-PX, as part of the requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act. Form N-PX is used by registered management investment companies to report their proxy voting records annually. The SEC estimates that the cost and time burden for filing this form is approximately $17.66 million and 47,984 hours for all affected funds. They invite written comments on ways to improve or reduce the burden of this data collection within 60 days.

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that NYSE Arca, Inc. has proposed a new rule to list and trade shares of the Bitwise Dogecoin ETF. The ETF aims to provide exposure to Dogecoin by holding it as its sole asset, and it will not use derivatives that could introduce additional risks. The trust's Net Asset Value (NAV) is determined daily based on a benchmark price of Dogecoin. The proposal outlines the ETF's compliance with financial regulations and seeks public comment before the SEC makes a decision on approval.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Reserve Board, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued a report to Congress. As of September 30, 2024, they found no major differences in the accounting and capital standards for the banks they oversee. While there are some minor differences concerning definitions and rules, these do not significantly affect the institutions. The report highlights how certain rules apply differently to specific banking groups due to legal and regulatory requirements.

The Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. has submitted a proposal to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to allow trading options on the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF, the Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF, and the Bitwise Ethereum ETF. The proposal aims to modify existing rules to enable these options, offering investors the opportunity to explore Ethereum's price movements in a more regulated setting. These Ethereum-based ETFs will operate similarly to other commodity ETFs already trading on the exchange, like those based on Bitcoin. The SEC is seeking public comments on this proposal, particularly regarding its consistency with securities laws.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved amendments to the National Market System Plan, which manages the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) to implement cost-saving measures. Key changes allow switching certain data related to options market maker quotes to less costly storage, minimize processing requirements, and permit the deletion of industry test data after three months instead of retaining it for longer. These changes aim to reduce operational costs significantly, with estimates suggesting savings of approximately $21 million in the first year. While this may slightly reduce some regulatory efficiency in terms of data access and processing, regulators will still have access to the necessary data through alternative methods.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is reviewing a rule change proposed by Cboe Exchange, Inc. that would allow the creation of "future-option orders," combining futures and options in a single order. This change aims to simplify investing strategies involving both options and futures while reducing execution risks. However, the SEC is considering the implications, particularly concerning risk management measures and jurisdictional matters. Comments from the public are invited to assist in the decision on whether to approve or disapprove the proposal.